On the pitch, we discuss Manchester United's swaggering performance as they put five past Birmingham City, as well as the first win of the second King Kenny era at Liverpool, and Darren Bent's debut goal as Aston Villa got the better of Manchester City.

Sid Lowe tells us about a cracking game between Valencia and Malaga, we catch up on Ligue 1 and Serie A, and there's also plenty about Indiana Jones, FHM's manliest men, and the search for a thirtysomething sports journalist to be the face (or body) of a well-known toiletry brand.

Jimbo won't be hosting Sky's Monday Night Football tonight as he's otherwise engaged with Late Kick Off , but he will be back here on Thursday. In the meantime, post your feedback on the blog below, or send us a Tweet.